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BYX 652H

1970 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

3,793 mi
Last recorded3,793 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 MG Midget35,558 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYX 652H
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 3,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Kingpin Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 3,702 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2023 3,594 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight lift both front kingpins

Pass 13 Oct 2022 3,479 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal coarse painted finish( anti slip)

slight lift both front kingpins

Pass 27 Oct 2021 3,403 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal coarse painted finish[ anti slip]

slight leak clutch slave cylinder

slight lift in front kingpins

Pass 28 Oct 2020 3,291 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal no anti slip pad fitted but coarse painted finish

slight lift in both front kingpins

Fail 26 Oct 2020 3,291 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal no anti slip pad fitted but coarse painted finish

slight lift in both front kingpins

Pass 29 Oct 2019 3,133 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal no rubber fitted but coarse paint finish

indicator / main beam switch worn advise replacement

slight lift in both front kingpins

Fail 29 Oct 2019 3,133 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal no rubber fitted but coarse paint finish

indicator / main beam switch worn advise replacement

slight lift in both front kingpins

Pass 22 Oct 2018 2,968 miles

indicator, high low beam switch worn, advise replacement

no brake pedal rubber fitted but rough painted surface

slight lift in both front kingpins

Pass 26 Oct 2017 2,819 miles

high beam/indicator switch worn, advise replacement

slight lift in both front kingpins

Fail 25 Oct 2017 2,819 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

high beam/indicator switch worn, advise replacement

slight lift in both front kingpins

Pass 19 Oct 2016 2,700 miles

high low beam switch worn , advise replacement

slight lift in both front kingpins

Pass 19 Oct 2015 2,599 miles

headlamp high/low beam switch worn

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

slight lift in both front kingpins

Fail 22 Oct 2014 2,503 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

slight lift in both front kingpins

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Oct 2014 2,503 miles

slight lift in both front kingpins

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Oct 2013 2,316 miles

slight lift in front kingpins

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 17 Oct 2012 2,077 miles

o/s kingpin slight lift

Pass 19 Oct 2011 1,871 miles

o/s kingpin slight lift

Fail 20 Oct 2010 1,611 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

lift in o/s/f kingpin

Pass 20 Oct 2010 1,611 miles

lift in o/s/f kingpin

Fail 22 Oct 2009 1,489 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

lift in both front kingpins

Pass 22 Oct 2009 1,489 miles

lift in both front kingpins

Pass 27 Oct 2008 1,328 miles

slight lift in both front kingpins

Pass 26 Oct 2007 1,075 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 845 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 710 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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BYX 652H is a 1970 MG Midget in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1970 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 35,558 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BYX 652H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BYX 652H registered?

BYX 652H is a 1970 MG Midget, first registered on 21 May 1970.

Is BYX 652H safe to buy?

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